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Becker County, Minnesota

School District Question 1: Approval of New School District Referendum Revenue Authorization

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School District Question 1: Approval of New School District Referendum Revenue Authorization was a levy question for Independent School District No. 549 (Perham-Dent Public Schools) on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Would revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of its existing per-pupil amount and replace it with a new authorization of $1,135 per pupil for ten years. $1,135 per pupil, replacing its existing per-pupil amount

A yes vote means: The district's per-pupil referendum authorization changes to $1,135 per pupil.
A no vote means: The existing referendum revenue authorization is not revoked or replaced.

Levy question Independent School District No. 549 (Perham-Dent Public Schools)

Cost, rate or term as stated: $1,135 per pupil, replacing its existing per-pupil amount
How it reached the ballot: School Board
Official ballot language:
The board of Independent School District No. 549 (Perham-Dent Public Schools), Minnesota has proposed to increase the School District's referendum revenue by $1,135 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2026 for taxes payable in 2027 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the new referendum authorization proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 549 (Perham-Dent Public Schools), Minnesota, be approved?

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